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SAH · NYSE · United States · Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations
In shortSONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+6.5% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 2.4% | 25/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 0.8% | 23/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 11.1% | 56/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 10.8% | 72/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.09× | 24/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.51× | 27/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 3.03× | 28/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.71 | 16/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 2.8% | 31/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 3.52× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 50/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 11.0% | 70/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 0.8% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 2.7% | 32/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 15.3% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 12,396 | 14,001 | 14,372 | 14,224 | 15,154 |
| Cost of revenue | 10,482 | 11,684 | 12,127 | 12,032 | 12,771 |
| Gross profit | 1,914 | 2,317 | 2,246 | 2,193 | 2,383 |
| Selling, general & admin | 1,275 | 1,555 | 1,601 | 1,577 | 1,678 |
| Operating income | 538 | 314 | 424 | 462 | 368 |
| Pre-tax income | 458 | 190 | 242 | 256 | 173 |
| Income tax | 109 | 102 | 64 | 40 | (54) |
| Net income | 349 | 89 | 178 | 216 | 119 |
| Diluted EPS | $8.06 | $2.23 | $4.97 | $6.18 | $3.42 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 43 | 40 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.71 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 30, 2026